Sako S20
| Sako S20 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rifle Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sako |
| Designed | 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Sako[1] |
| Unit cost | US$ 1600 (Hunter)[2] US$ 1700 (Precision)[2] |
| Produced | 2020–[3] |
| Variants | Sako S20 Hunter[4] Sako S20 Precision[5] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) to 4.0 kg (8.8 lb)[6] |
| Length | 109 cm (42.9 in) 119 cm (46.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 51 cm (20.1 in)[4] 61 cm (24.0 in)[5] |
| Cartridge | .243 Winchester[3] 6.5 Creedmoor[3] 6.5 PRC[3] .270 Winchester[3] 7mm Remington Magnum[3] .308 Winchester[3] .30-06 Springfield[3] .300 Winchester Magnum[3] |
| Action | Bolt action, 60° rotating bolt,[4] three locking lugs[3] |
| Feed system | 5 or 10-round detachable double stack single feed box magazine[3][6] 3 or 7-round detachable double stack single feed box magazine (magnum cartridges)[3][6] |
| Sights | Picatinny rail for day or night optics[4] |
The Sako S20 is a bolt-action rifle designed and manufactured by a Finnish firearms company Sako since 2020. The rifle features an aluminium chassis, which allows for modularity and different configurations, due to which Sako calls it a hybrid rifle.[3]
History
Sako introduced the S20 rifle in 20 February 2020. At the date of its introduction, it is offered in two different main configurations, Hunter and Precision.[6]
Design
The S20 rifle features a steel receiver, which has Picatinny rails machined directly into it.[6] The bottom of the receiver is milled to a V-shape for mating it to an aircraft-grade aluminium chassis for its whole length. The receiver and chassis are attached with three screws.[6]
The cylindrical bolt features three locking lugs and is manufactured from stainless steel, and its handle is replaceable.[6] The bolt throw is 60 degrees.[4]
The barrel is cold hammer forged and is available in two different contours (grooved light and smooth semi-heavy) and lengths, 20″ and 24″.[6] The muzzle thread is 5/8x24 (5/8-24 UNEF-3A).[6]
The stock, outside of the chassis, is made from high impact resistant polymer.[3] Both the front and rear parts of the stock are interchangeable and allow the use as a takedown rifle; the hunter variant has a thumbhole stock, while the precision variant has a sporter stock.[6] The stocks feature QD sling mounts, and the precision stock forend also features M-LOK accessory attachment points.[6] The length of pull is adjustable with spacers and the stocks feature adjustable cheek risers with a visible dial number.[6]
The trigger pack is installed in an aluminium frame and has an adjustable pull between 1 kg and 2 kg, and the trigger position can be adjusted by 7 mm. Both single stage and two stage trigger packs are available.[6] The safety blocks the firing pin when the safety is engaged.[6]
The magazines are detachable double stack single feed magazines, and they are available in two different capacity: 5 and 10 rounds for standard length cartridges (.243 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester) and 3 and 7 rounds for magnum cartridges (6.5 PRC, .270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, .30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum).[6] The magazines also allow for longer-than-standard overall length for the ammunition.[6]
The rifles can also be fitted with a wide array of accessories, including muzzle brakes, a thumb rest, barricade stop and such.[7] Sako also manufactures a specific scope mount for 1″, 30 mm, 34 mm and 36 mm tubes, with three different height options.[6]
Sako guarantees a 1 MOA accuracy for the rifle when using Sako factory ammunition.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "S20". sako.fi. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Sako S20 Rifles". eurooptic.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Sako S20 - ensimmäinen hybridikivääri on täällä!". sakosuomi.fi (in Finnish). SAKO. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Sako S20 Hunter .308 Win". sissos.fi (in Finnish). 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Sako S20 Precision 6,5 Creedmoor". sissos.fi (in Finnish). 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Sako S20 Hunter ja Precision". terveisetravintoketjunhuipulta.com (in Finnish). TRH Media & Service. 20 February 2020. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "S20 Accessories". sako.fi. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.